please dont think this question is innappropriate, it's for a school project.
2006-11-29 10:11:08 · 13 answers · asked by xobam15 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, it is possible. Marijuana increases your blood pressure substantially thereby putting anyone at risk of having a heart attack. The risk increases with age and even more so if there is an underlying heart condition. If the 15-year-old had a condition not previously known about, it is very possible for this to happen.
2006-11-29 10:25:00 · answer #1 · answered by crazzkc24 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a history yourself or in your family of heart or cardiovascular problems? Do you take any medications of any kind? What sort of sports or physical activities do you do or have you done recently? These are things you would be asked perhaps initially as part of an examination, particularly the last question. A lot of people think they are having heart problems when more often than not they have pulled a chest or shoulder muscle or they have a mild case of bursitis. If you are unsure, go ask for a physical and report your problem. A few tests will eliminate the many possibilities.
2016-03-29 16:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances are just about nil. There is some evidence that marijuana can raise the risk of heart attack shortly after smoking, but unless the girl has some underlying health problem like obesity or a heart condition it is extremely unlikely. I don't know that I have ever heard of such a case.
As for those who have said otherwise, I will argue that I have better credentials. You can find my web site at http://ww.druglibrary.org/schaffer It includes lots of references on the health effects, including the largest studies ever done. None of it points to any danger for heart attacks in teenagers.
2006-12-02 12:41:14 · answer #3 · answered by Cliff Schaffer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible...but marijuana hasn't been linked to cardiac problems. Often people will be under the influence of more than one drug...and combinations of drugs can be deadly..Marijuana cigarettes have been dipped in PCP, and mixed with cocaine or heroine and smoked...that will mess you up and may cause a heart attack.
2006-11-29 10:18:26 · answer #4 · answered by chris f 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only under the influence of marijuana, it would be difficult for that to trigger a heart attack. (It would have to be a lot of weed)
However, if you mix alcohol with marijuana, then there is a very high chance you can do this, as both drugs are relaxants. You can essencially relax yourself to death. No matter what your age.
Do us all a favor, and don't mix drugs.
2006-11-29 10:41:44 · answer #5 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its possible for anyone to have a heart attack. And marijuana most likely increases the risk.
2006-11-29 10:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by unquenchablefire666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend die of a heart attack at 19 years old.
2006-11-29 10:13:53 · answer #7 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you combine marijuana with some alcohol everything is possible.
2006-11-29 10:14:01 · answer #8 · answered by Andrei Bloodyme B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, MJ lowers your blood pressure, my husband tried it years ago and became diapheretic... was scary. needless to say he has never tried it again. I dont know about a heart attack... but if you lower your bp too much you could very well pass out.
2006-11-29 10:14:55 · answer #9 · answered by grapelady911 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she has a history of bad heart problems, yes.
2006-11-29 10:15:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋